University of Central Lancashire graduations run from Monday 4 December to Wednesday 6 December and they are expected to see one of the busiest times of the year at the Bus Station’s car park as proud relatives park up to watch their loved ones wear the cap and gown.

An alternative route to reach the Guild Hall is being advised by Lancashire County Council, and will be in place from early December.

Route advised by the county council between Bus Station and Guild Hall

Project manager for the Bus Station revamp Andrew Barrow said: “We’re encouraging people to think ahead and arrive in plenty of time, so that they can make the most of attending events in the city

“The car park at the bus station is always busier than usual during the graduation week, so we’re asking people to give themselves a little more time to park than they might normally do.

“The glass walkway to the Guild Hall is currently being worked on, with access from the upper car park levels during the graduation week. People on lower levels of the car park are advised to head to the bus concourse and then walk around to the Guild Hall’s front entrance via Lord Street.

“We apologise for any disruption this might cause and ask people to bear with us while this redevelopment work is taking place.

“People using the car park levels now will notice a big difference compared to how it looked before the work was done. It’s now a much brighter and nicer place to park your car.”